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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe | A book giveaway

I am so excited that the fantastic book Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe has finally been released! I have of course known about this project for a while, and it's been a challenge keeping it under wraps for so long. I was honored to be asked to be part of this book along with some of my oldest and best quilting friends, including Katy (I'm a Ginger Monkey), Monica (Happy Zombie), Jeni (In Color Order), Heather (Olive & Ollie), Lee (Freshly Pieced), Allison (Cluck Cluck Sew), and many, many others. Seeing everyone contribute such diverse designs united by a love for modern patchwork was such an inspiration, and the bloggers' efforts yielded what I think is one of the best modern quilting books available on the market.

My quilt, A Shift in Perspective, was conceived while pulling together some of my favorite fabrics into a bundle that I knew I wanted to turn into a quilt. Because I loved the prints and patterns so much, I designed something that would really highlight the combination and bring it to life. The quilt is a variation of a simple strip quilt with some movement (the shift referred to in the quilt name) for visual interest. As the quilt came together, it not only showcased the lovely fabric combination but also seemed to represent an abstract interpretation of a tree trunk -- a nice complement to the nature-inspired feel of the prints themselves.

If you haven't already, be sure to check this book out -- the number of patterns you'll surely want to make make it a great value for the price. Already on my list: Jolene's Tree quilt, Krista's Everything's Coming Up Rainbows quilt, and Jessica's Petal Pod quilt. Awesome, each and every one.

I'd love to hear what you think of my quilt pattern, and if you happen to make one I'd be thrilled to see it! Be sure to add it to the Quilt Dad is my Homeboy Flickr group. In fact, I just saw A Shift in Perspective quilt pop up this week on the Dear Stella fabrics blog, where they sewed one together to show off their new Ravena fabric line. Pretty cool, huh?

Giveaway time! Martingale has generously offered a copy of Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe to a lucky Quilt Dad reader. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what fabrics you'd use to make A Shift in Perspective. I'll select a random winner next week. Good luck!

If I had the cash I'd buy a great big bundle of architexture as I love that line and think the long panels here would show off the design well. And if I was really well off I'd probably do it in constellations too.

i think I might have enough Good Fortune by Kate Spain. But suspect I would shop for something new for this. I really like the blues so maybe I would choose from one or more of the wonderful blue collections out there.

I love the design and this would be something my mom would be able to make. I have got her back into sewing after dementia has hit her badly. She is concentrating on scrappy quilting with strips, but this would make a really nice quilt for some friends that she wants to quilt for!

it's funny that you say you think it looks like a tree... i think it looks like the trace on a circuit board!!! So I'd use robot factory from caleb gray which is on organic, so it would be the same sort of dichotomy! :D

I love this book, too!! I've got a copy already but if I'm the lucky winner I donate the extra copy to my traditional guild's library as many of the members are really warming up to modern quilts! Yippee!

What do you think several paisley type prints would look like with "A Shift in Perspective"? I am going to try one. I made your log cabin pattern as a quilt top with a bunch of leftover pieces I had. It was soooo easy and more forgiving than any quilt I have ever made. (I have a huge problem with matching up the seams in regular blocks.) I call it the snail and my 8 year old grandson can't wait for me to finish it. He wants it bad!!! LOL.

I think my son would like to have this quilt in grey shades that would fit in his bedroom. Would be different from what I use most of the time (bold colors).Greetings from the Netherlands,Marina Fluitm.fluit@planet.nl

I just checked out this book from our library and was browsing through it. I love the book and your design was one I would love to try. I don't know yet what I would use to make it with, I will be visiting my favorite quilt shop this week and maybe I will be inspired.

Hi! i am new to quilting, although i am not new at all! i have been around a while and think it is about time that i broaden my horizons. i happened onto your blog today through Twitter. i want so much to win this book. i am not sure how any fabrics will change perspectives, but i love florals, especially roses in pink, red, and yellow with green backgrounds or leaves. i also love tiny polka dots, like pink on green. Anyway, a combination of these with maybe a solid thrown in would be for me beautiful. BTW, i am happy i found you. i am loosebgoose on Twitter.

April 6th - John where are you? from MarciaW.Blue is my favorite color and I love those blues of the Dear Stella Ravena collection. I have a Red Rhapsody fq bundle from Connecting Threads and wonder how the quilt would look in red, white-cream, and black.